Finding the Third Proportional to 38,550 and 56,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,550 and 56,361 is: 82,401.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,550 : 56,361 = 56,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,550/56,361 = 56,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,550x = 56,361 × 56,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,550x = 3,176,562,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,176,562,321/38,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,401.10
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